In order to demonstrate the installation process for TD03 we are installing the cooler on the Intel LGA2011 socket.

As with most (if not all) LGA2011 installation kits, TD03 requires four thumbscrew standoffs to be attached to the four corners of the socket plate. Once these are in place, the next step is to attach the fans to the radiator and to the computer chassis where the rear exhaust typically sits. A total of right long screws are needed for this part. Once the radiator and fans are fixed in place the only aspect left to fulfil is applying thermal paste to the CPU, placing the block over the CPU and then screwing the four spring compressor screws into the standoffs. This was surprisingly easy to complete since a small amount of pressure is only required and one slight turn before the thread connects with the screw – we recommend tightening in a diagonal sequence and turning just twice for each screw until finally tight in order to apply equal pressure to the CPU.

And that’s it, the installation is really that simple and it takes next to no time to get the TD03 up and running. The only other thing left to do is attaching all the fan header cables to the motherboard. We really like how the TD03 looks within the system, installed on a grey motherboard and within a black/white case it really does co-ordinate perfectly. Top marks for aesthetics.